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Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Cuthbert, GA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

3h 45m

Distance

190.4 mi

306 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 32m ★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Johns Creek, GA

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Downtown Cuthbert, GA, GA

Cuthbert, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Cuthbert, GA covers 190.4 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Groomsbridge Road, Grove Point Road, Medlock Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

95.2 miles from Johns Creek, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 190.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Groomsbridge Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Cuthbert, GA is easy. At 3h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Johns Creek, GA to Cuthbert, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Groomsbridge Road
Grove Point Road
Medlock Bridge Road
Peachtree Parkway
GA 141 South
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
I 285 West
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Groomsbridge Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Cuthbert, GA.

1

Start on Morgan Hill Court

269 ft · 17 sec · Morgan Hill Court
2

Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Grove Point Road
4

Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Medlock Bridge Road
5

Continue on Peachtree Parkway

3.9 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Parkway
6

Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee

0.2 mi · 15 sec · GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
7

Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

3.5 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga

0.3 mi · 49 sec · I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
9

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

30 mi · 35 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery

0.2 mi · 19 sec · I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
12

Merge slight left

47 mi · 50 min
13

Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

51 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
14

Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
15

Merge slight left onto Victory Drive

12 mi · 15 min · Victory Drive
16

Continue on Martha Berry Highway

36 mi · 42 min · Martha Berry Highway
17

Continue straight

1.2 mi · 1 min
18

Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Martha Berry Highway
19

Continue on Court Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Court Street
20

At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street

128 ft · 3 sec · Pearl Street
21

Turn slight left onto Plum Street

236 ft · 6 sec · Plum Street
22

Turn slight left onto West Dawson Street

95 ft · 2 sec · West Dawson Street
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.2 miles from Johns Creek, GA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 42 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.2 miles or 1h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cuthbert, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Johns Creek, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Johns Creek, GA

This is one driving day of about 190.4 miles and 3h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Johns Creek, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.2 mi from Johns Creek, GA · 1h 52m into the drive

city in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newnan, GA

95 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Atlanta, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newnan, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.2 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cuthbert, GA

The final approach into Cuthbert, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cuthbert, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.77 one way

$59.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $32.56 $65.11
premium $4.70 $35.24 $70.48
diesel $5.61 $42.04 $84.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.1 0 $19.99 $9.14
Efficient EV 47.6 0 $16.66 $7.62
EV Truck/SUV 76.2 0 $26.66 $12.19

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Johns Creek, GA

Evening in Johns Creek on Wednesday

Local time

6:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cuthbert, GA

Evening in Cuthbert on Wednesday

Local time

6:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 45m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Cuthbert, GA covers 190.4 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Groomsbridge Road, Grove Point Road, Medlock Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.2 miles from Johns Creek, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Cuthbert, GA is easy. At 3h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Johns Creek, GA to Cuthbert, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Johns Creek, GA to Cuthbert, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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